Erij Tours - Óbidos Castle & Buddha Eden Private Tour

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Duration 8 hours

Starting at 8:30 AM

Guide

English, Portuguese

Pickup included

From your hotel or preferred location

Private group

Wheelchair accessible

From €130

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Full Description

Experience the perfect blend of medieval Portugal and exotic Eastern influences on this full-day private tour from Lisbon. Discover the romantic Óbidos Castle, wander through the stunning Buddha Eden gardens, and unwind at the beautiful Foz do Arelho beach where the lagoon meets the ocean.

We will start the tour from your pickup location in Lisbon and travel to our first destination, the Bacalhoa Buddha Eden Garden, located about 1 hour from Lisbon. This 35-hectare oriental garden was created as a response to the destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan.

After exploring the gardens, we'll continue to the magnificent Óbidos Castle, classified as a National Monument since 1910. This perfectly preserved medieval castle was once a wedding gift from King Dinis to Queen Isabel in the 13th century.

Finally, we'll visit Foz do Arelho beach where the Óbidos Lagoon meets the Atlantic Ocean, offering a unique landscape between lagoon and ocean. The tour will end with return to your accommodation in Lisbon.

Itinerary

8:30 AM

Pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Lisbon

9:30 AM

Arrival at Bacalhoa Buddha Eden Garden (1.5 hours visit)

Hundreds of Buddha statues and pagodas
Beautifully landscaped lakes and gardens
Contemporary African sculpture collection
Optional wine tasting at the property's winery

11:30 AM

Travel to Óbidos (15-minute drive)

11:45 AM

Explore Óbidos Castle & Village (2 hours)

Walk along the castle walls for breathtaking views
Explore the charming Pousada hotel inside the castle
Wander the flower-lined streets of the walled village
Taste the famous Ginja liqueur in chocolate cups
Browse the many bookshops (Óbidos is a UNESCO Literary City)

1:45 PM

Lunch at one of Óbidos' excellent restaurants (not included)

2:45 PM

Travel to Foz do Arelho (20-minute drive)

3:05 PM

Explore Foz do Arelho Beach (45 minutes)

Walk along the unique beach between lagoon and ocean
Relax on the golden sands
Take a refreshing swim in the calm lagoon waters
Enjoy a coffee at a beachfront café

4:00 PM

Return to Lisbon (approximately 1 hour drive)

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Explore the stunning Buddha Eden Garden with hundreds of statues
Discover the perfectly preserved medieval Óbidos Castle
Wander through the charming UNESCO Literary Village of Óbidos
Relax at the unique Foz do Arelho beach between lagoon and ocean
Comfortable private transportation with hotel pickup/drop-off

Includes

Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
Knowledgeable local driver/guide
Flexible itinerary with photo stops
Bottled water

Not included

Food and drinks
Entrance Fee to Bacalhoa Buddha Edengarden 6€
Optional wine tasting

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Weather-appropriate clothing
Swimwear & towel (if planning to swim)
Sunscreen

Óbidos Castle & Buddha Eden Private Tour